Crankshaft Bearing Warranty Extension – 2012-2014 Subaru WRX & 2012-2017 STI

2017 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10160492 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-181-19 Summary In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the turbocharged 2.5L “EJ” short block assembly used in the above listed models and model years from the original five (5) years or sixty thousand (60,000) miles … Read more

Oil Leaking from AVCS Oil Control Valve – 2011-2019 Subaru

2019 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10160214 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-170-17R Summary This bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid valves (OCV) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. The new seal will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness connector portion of the valve. If oil seeps into the connector, over … Read more

Fuel Pulsation Damper- Service Procedure Revision – 2013-2019 Subaru BRZ

2019 Subaru BRZ

NHTSA ID Number: 10161823 Manufacturer Communication Number: 09-69-19 Summary This bulletin provides an additional service procedure for replacing the pulsation dampers located on both low-pressure fuel delivery pipes as shown in the illustration below. Although the BRZ Service Manual does not currently show the dampers and the required replacement seals as separate components, the Electronic Parts Catalog … Read more

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Inoperative / DTC C0251 – 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy & Outback

2014 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10162997 Manufacturer Communication Number: 06-58-17R Summary This bulletin announces a new replacement EPB actuator assembly to address DTC C0251. In isolated cases, the automatic calibration function of the EPB actuator may not always occur when turning the ignition on. As a temporary result, the EPB may not function, the brake system warning lamp will … Read more

Front Bumper Cover Gap / Loose Fit – 2013-2019 Subaru BRZ

2019 Subaru BRZ

NHTSA ID Number: 10163006 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-267-19 Summary This bulletin announces availability of a new retaining plate and installation method to address gapping conditions which may develop between the front bumper cover and fender.   7 Affected Products Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU BRZ 2013-2019   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces availability of a new retaining plate … Read more